What fish can i keep with male betta?

Question

I was wondering what fish I can put in a 10 gallon tank it has a filter and heater

I know some fish that many people list such as:

Neon Tetra(I dont like these fish they get diseases easily)

Corydora (I like them i might get a couple for my community tank im trying to make)

What other fishes are there that I can keep with my male betta other than neon tetras and corydora. I want to make the nicest looking community tank possible.

Answer 1

None.The Beta Fish is a very territorial fish and therfore will not allow other fish near it.So there is no good fish to put in the same bowl as it.

Answer 2

No need a divider because betta fish is territorial to feeder fish or same species lol. It its pretty weak though. I've kept betta for many years.

Fishes that you can keep with betta are Molly, Platy, (not Guppy, it looks like betta and more likely will be attacked). Loaches are fine too since it is a peaceful fish, catfish, and a lot more. Go to petstore, any fish that is bigger than betta and not territorial should do fine with betta.

Answer 3

it depends on the personality of the betta. corys would be good.

edit: bettas can be kept with any fish that does not have colorful,  flowing fins (like guppies). however some individuals can be agressive, so be careful and observe them colsely when introducing a betta.

Answer 4

female bettas get along with male bettas but they may have babies and if you don't want that then you can't get a another betta.  the other name for betta fish are chinese fighting fish, and they fight and can kill other fish.  i woulndn't rercomend any other fish with the male betta.

Answer 5

i think u can keep it with most peaceful fish that do n0t have big and beautiful fins like guppies. Female betta will be better to be kept in community tanks

Answer 6

None.  Male beta are fighting fish, are very territorial, and will kill any other fish you might put in the tank.

Answer 7

Tankmates for Bettas

The first thing to consider is your tank space. Never overstock, and never try to house fish in a tank they'd be miserable in. If a fish is happier in schools, obviously you would not want to condem it to a little 2 gallon tank.

The second thing to keep in mind is that some fish that don't get along well together due to temperment. For bettas, you don't want certain types of fish as tankmates: bettas are fiercely aggressive with each other, but are sometimes even timid in a community tank. Fin nipping fish like some barbs or some tetras will bite their long, flowing finnage. Others like cherry barbs are suitable, though.

Another thing sometimes overlooked that you should consider when looking for tankmates is the type of water that each fish requires. You should do some research on the species of fish in question to find out its specific needs, then see if they match up. This is very important to the longterm health of your fish!

That being said, here are some types of fish that would be suitable with a betta:

- white cloud minnow

- tetras

- danios

- angelfish

- livebearers *except mollies, which benefit from brackish water

I wouldn't put a betta in with fancy guppies, as it might confuse them with another betta.

- rasboras

As far as tankmate bottom feeders go, plecos, loaches or catfish are suitable. Corydoras (cory cats) are a common favorite. Remember, though, that cory cats need at least 3 together to be truly happy. I enjoy Khuli loaches, although they are sometimes hard to care for. There's also a black Khuli loach, by the way.

Non-fish inhabitants are often looked at as tankmates. Are these a good idea? Well, almost any betta is going to eventually destroy shrimp or snails in its tank. A snail which is large enough could be safe, but the betta will usually grab a snail and shake it from its shell so it can eat it. Some bettas might be less aggressive, but is it worth the risk?

African Dwarf Frogs are another suitable choice IF you are careful that they get proper food. They are fine in an aquarium, but note that they're bottom feeders. Be very careful that you do not select the African CLAWED Frog! Here's a good ADF link I highly recommend reading if you consider the ADF as a tankmate.

The bottom line is that the best tankmate depends on the temperment of your betta. It may get along fine with one type fish, but another person's won't. Keep an eye on tankmates and be prepared to seperate if there are trouble signs (fish who are injured, stressed, hiding, chasing or harassing, etc).

If you're playing with dangerous combinations you may think things appear fine, but one day you may wake up to a nasty surprise such as dead tankmates. "Everything was just fine, until he started attacking." Some combinations just weren't meant to be! Respect that even if things appear fine at first, and as always, just keep an eye out for troubles with your tankmates.

Don't get me wrong - I don't mean to scare you away from tankmates. Bettas can be just fine as community fish. You just have to remember a few guidelines to make it successful for both you and the fish. Good luck with it!

Compatible fish of other species: Hobbyists put betta splendens in tanks with other species after careful research and preparation. Common tankmates include platies (moons), corydoras catfish, and loaches. Females can share a tank with danios, tetras, barbs, and gouramis. Shrimp are popular tank-mates because, provided with sufficient natural plant cover, they keep the tank clean without causing stress to the bettas.[citation needed]

The success of a betta in a community aquarium, however, is largely dependent on the particular betta's level of aggressiveness. Whereas some bettas make wonderful community fish, particularly belligerent or skittish bettas are best housed alone.

Incompatible fish of other species:

    * Very small fish (smaller than one inch) may be eaten.

    * Fish with long, flowing fins may trigger aggression.

    * Slow-swimming fish, e.g. fancy guppies, will be unable to escape bullying.

    * Mollies tend to bite the fins off and have been known to kill bettas.

    * Schooling fish, especially barbs and certain tetras, will nip at a betta's fins.

    * Aggressive fish, such as piranhas, and bluegills, will bully or (if large enough) eat bettas.

    * Fish belonging to the same biological family as the betta, such as Paradise Fish and gouramis, may attack or be attacked due to their relatively similar appearance and cross species aggression.

    * Goldfish are unsuitable tank-mates because of their great appetites, preference for cold water, and high excretion-rate. Like many tropical fish, Betta splendens might harass and kill small, slow fancy goldfish; in return, goldfish have been known to bite a Betta's tail. Goldfish also can be suitable with bettas. It depends on the level of agression of the betta.

Answer 8

Well your pretty limited with the betta. If I was you I would get a small tank for your betta because bettas are shy and timid in 10 gallon tanks. Heres a basically complete list of fish they can get along with.  Zebra danios, Lemon tetras, platies, corydoras catfish, most other peaceful tetras, plecostomus, ottocinclus, cherry barbs,  neon tetras, most catfish, african dwarf frogs, snails, and black kuhli loaches.

Answer 9

None. You can buy a divider for the tank and it'll work.  My brother and i have two male bettas and we have them in one tank with a divider that they can't see through in between  them. IT WORKS!!!

Answer 10

i have stuck many a male beta in colony type tanks , as long as it has it's own hiding spot for when it gets annoyed it should be fine i.e clay logs , stumpy type things or a boat like

tank fixture with a hole in it . i have a male beta right now in a colony tank a tall 25g with 1 large angel fish , 2 tetra's , 1 large gourami , and a medium pleco.  the beta will adapt with alot of fish just not many smaller then the beta itself when they get pissy they go and hide for a while but usually come back out in a few minutes